Sr. Buyer

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE : The Sr. Buyer will be responsible for delivering an efficient and responsive service to the business in the procurement of materials for Xylem's Buffalo manufacturing operation. This includes managing the performance of suppliers for quality, cost, and delivery for a supply base both inside and outside the US.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Effectively manage suppliers and collaborate with internal team members delivering excellent customer service and supplier inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

• Responsible for communicating with department representatives for supplies and budget guidelines, and confirmation of order quantity, pricing, and availability.

• Will manage and track the sourcing process to ensure parts and products are sourced on time, with quality, and within targets to support milestones and build or supply requirements

• Responsible for the accurate creation of purchase orders and communication of orders to vendors.

• Will negotiate effectively with suppliers and with internal departments regarding the purchasing of products and parts

• Responsible for carrying out duties in a manner that establishes and maintains strong and trusting relationships with suppliers

• Will seek to continuously improve the company's position and identify component savings opportunities

• Responsible for working collaboratively with other teams on invoice problem resolution.

• Will administer returns processing/credits as required

• Will ensure audit compliance and order accuracy and undertake periodic SAP system clean up.

• Will work with accounts payable for new vendor set-up.

• Will analyze price trends and assess their impact on future activities as well as continuously develop market knowledge. Understand what is happening at market level and use this knowledge to help influence procurement activities within the organization.

• Responsible for completing all activities in full compliance with company procedures for Health & Safety and Environmental requirements. Cooperates with managers and other employees to help everyone stay safe. Takes immediate action where deficiencies are identified to prevent harm to self and others.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting, or related field

• CPSM Certification is a plus.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience

• Strong people skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of external and internal customers.

• Effective verbal/ written communication and presentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Meticulous, with good attention to detail

• Good planning, analytical and organizational skills

• Articulate, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Commercial awareness and good all-round business skills

• A high standard of numeracy in order to analyze facts and figures

• Comfortable leading negotiations and networking

• Ability to cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines

• Tact and diplomacy

• Assist Xylem Global Procurement team with data collection, outsourcing and communication.

• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs.

DAY IN THE LIFE :

In this role, the working environment is typical office and manufacturing floor environment. In addition, this role may travel approximately 10%.

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 plus bonus.???Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.? At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation